β-Carotene, an antioxidantAntioxidants are compounds that can inhibit or prevent the harmful effects of oxidation. When oxidation occurs in the bo... associated with deep yellow pigments in plants, is arguably one of the most important and well known Provitamin A Carotenoids. After ingestion, β-Carotene is converted into retinol, or Vitamin AVitamin A is a group of fat-soluble retinoids required for maintaining healthy vision and immune system function. It is ..., during absorption in the small intestine.1,2
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements.(n.d.). Vitamin AVitamin A is a group of fat-soluble retinoids required for maintaining healthy vision and immune system function. It is ...: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. Retrieved August 6, 2020, from https://ods.od.nih.gov/
- Caballero, B., Allen, L., Prentice, A. (2005). Vitamin AVitamin A is a group of fat-soluble retinoids required for maintaining healthy vision and immune system function. It is ...: Physiology. In Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition, 2nd ed., Vol. 4, pp. 329-339. Elsevier.